I was wandering aimlessly around Notting Hill in London yesterday with a few hours to kill. The key word here is aimlessly, because I strongly suspect that if I’d had a plan, or been in a frantic hurry, the following … Continue reading →

This is starting to get interesting. Digital detoxes, which I was speculating about back in 2010, are starting to become mainstream. A ski company used the phrase in a recent press advertisement and someone in NZ seems to have registered … Continue reading →

I can’t honestly remember whether I mention vinyl in the new book, but I probably do. Nice piece here from a website called Smells Like Human Spirit that weighs up the vinyl vs. other debate. Plenty of clips from … Continue reading →

I went to a panel discussion last night about the future of cities. Rather disappointing. The discussion was largely about things that don’t work terribly well (broadband speeds), pinch points and how technology might help. Generally it was about how … Continue reading →

To start with, a few thoughts on things in the film that have happened. Marty McFly’s self-drying jacket exists. There’s a ‘hydrophobic’ nano-fabric that repels water. I’ve got a pair of board (surf) shorts … Continue reading →

I know nobody cares, but today’s question is whether or not Digital Vs Human should have references in the back of the book or on a website with links? (the fact I’m asking this online rather biases the answer I … Continue reading →